Shanghai to Urumqi flights
Direct and connecting flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Shanghai to Urumqi take?
Flight time from Shanghai (SHA) to Urumqi (URC) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Urumqi?
Airline availability for SHA to URC changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Urumqi?
Direct (nonstop) availability on SHA to URC varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- China Southern Airlines5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
- China Eastern Airlines5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- Shanghai Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Juneyao Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Spring Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| China Southern Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| China Eastern Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Shanghai Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Juneyao Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Spring Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning SHA → URC
SHA to URC is a medium-haul route of 3,272 km (2,033 mi). See the return URC → SHA route.
Alternative airports near Shanghai: Shanghai (PVG) — 45 km, Suzhou (SZV) — 89 km, Wuxi (WUX) — 92 km.